AACOM Advocacy Day 2023 - Community-Based Clinical Rotations
AACOM Advocacy Day 2023 - Community-Based Clinical Rotations
Talking Points
Talking Point 1/2
Start by telling us about yourself:
• Students: Share your name, year, COM and home city and state.
• Residents and Fellows: Share your name, year, specialty, city and state.
• Physicians and Educators: Share your name, institution/specialty, city and state.
Talking Point 2/2
Discuss any of the following regarding community-based clinical rotations:
• Your experience training in this setting and how it makes you a better physician.
• Its influence on your choice of specialty and practice location.
• Its impact on individuals living in rural and underserved areas.
• Why it's needed to address clinical rotation shortages.
Congress needs to hear from members of the osteopathic community about how your clinical rotation training in community-based settings, such as community health centers, ambulatory clinics and physician offices, has helped increase healthcare access in rural and underserved communities.